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Her Radiant Curse
by Elizabeth LimNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES comes a fantasy tale of two sisters—one as beautiful as the other is monstrous—who must fight to save each other when a betrothal contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond forever! <p><p> One sister must fall for the other to rise. <p> Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent’s face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna—the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn’t see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts. <p><p> Now seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who’s had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath—launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi’s heart to its breaking point. <p><p> Weaving together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Her Radiant Curse: an enchanting fantasy, set in the same world as Six Crimson Cranes
by Elizabeth LimOne must fall for the other to rise.'Glows from start to finish . . . a marvel' CHLOE GONG'Elizabeth Lim's worlds and words are always magical' XIRAN JAY ZHAOSisterhood bonds and courage are tested in the new tale from the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes and The Dragon's Promise. Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent's face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna-the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn't see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts. Now seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who's had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath - launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi's heart to its breaking point.Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching tale of courage, loyalty and the deep bonds of sisterhood.PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH LIM'Every page of Elizabeth Lim's masterful writing shimmers with beauty and emotion' ALEXANDRA BRACKEN'Dazzling' STEPHANIE GARBER'Magic leaps from every page' AXIE OH'Amazing' TAMORA PIERCE'A gem' NATASHA NGAN'Lim is a master storyteller' KERRI MANISCALCO
Her Rebel Heart
by Shannon FarringtonThere was a time when Julia Stanton's fondest wish was to be Samuel Ward's wife. But that was before the war. As pro-Confederacy sentiments clash with the Union troops occupying Baltimore, fear and suspicion turn friends to foes. Julia chooses the Confederacy...Samuel does not. And his decision is one she's sure she'll never forgive.Samuel would gladly give his life for Julia. Still, he cannot go against the certainty he feels that slavery is wrong-even after his beliefs cost him Julia's love. Yet as they work to comfort a city in turmoil, Samuel prays God's guidance will lead them to common ground. For where there is courage and faith, two divided hearts may come together once more....
Her Rodeo Cowboy and The Rancher's Answered Prayer
by Debra Clopton Arlene JamesHer Rodeo Cowboy by Debra CloptonEverything Montana Brown thought she knew about love and marriage is upended when her parents split up. Shaken, she heads to Mule Hollow, Texas, to take a chance on an old dream: being a cowgirl. Handsome cowboy Luke Holden is going after his own dream of expanding his ranch. But the Mule Hollow matchmakers are fixin’ to lasso Luke and Montana together—with a little faith and love.The Rancher’s Answered Prayer by Arlene JamesAccording to the will, single mom Tina Kemp’s stepfather left her his house, but his nephew, Wyatt Smith, inherited the ranch—including the land the house stands upon. With neither willing to give up their legacy, they must find a way to make it work. Can these adversaries possibly share a home…without falling for each other?
Her Rogue Alpha
by Paige Tyler"Does it get any better than this? Tyler...is an absolute master of the genre!"-Fresh Fiction for Her Wild HeroHE'LL DO ANYTHING FOR HER Former Special Forces Lieutenant Jayson Harmon can't believe that his war scars don't matter to beautiful feline shifter Layla Halliwell. Why would she saddle herself with a broken man? But Layla knows that Jayson is a hero to the core, and that only she can heal his wounded soul. So when Jayson is deployed on another deadly mission, no way is Layla staying behind...X-Ops Series Her Perfect Mate Her Lone Wolf Her Secret Agent Her Wild Hero Her Fierce Warrior Her Rogue AlphaMore praise for Paige Tyler's X-Ops series: "Non-stop action and thrilling romance."-Cynthia Eden, New York Times bestselling author"Sexy, smart and suspenseful-Paige Tyler just keeps getting better!"-HelenKay Dimon, bestselling author of the Bad Boys Undercover series
Her Roman Protector
by Milinda JayA Mother's Mission When her baby is stolen out of her arms, noblewoman Annia will do anything to find her-even brave the treacherous back alleys of Rome to search for her. Desperate to be reunited with her daughter, Annia finds herself up against a fierce Roman soldier who insists her baby is safe. Dare she trust him? Rugged war hero Marcus Sergius rescues abandoned babies for his mother's villa orphanage. When he witnesses Annia's courageous fight for her child, he remembers that some things are worth fighting for. Helping Annia means giving up his future...unless love is truly possible for a battle-hardened Roman legionary.
Her Royal Bodyguard
by Joyce Sullivan"You are a princess, betrothed to Prince Laurent of Ducharme. My duty is to train you in royal protocol. And to keep you alive."Learning of her secret birthright shocked Rory Kenilworth, but with "accidents" befalling her and deadly bullets flying, she had no time for regrets. She had to claim her heritage-and somehow resist the fierce emotion blazing in the eyes of her tutor and self-appointed bodyguard, compelling and mysterious royal secretary Sebastian Guimond.The unpolished and dangerously charming princess left Prince Laurent, alias Sebastian, speechless. His plan to safeguard Rory by going undercover as his own secretary had backfired-because stopping the relentess killer depended on hardening his own heart against the woman he was honor bound to marry, but forbidden to love....
Her Secret Bridegroom (Latin Lovers)
by Kate WalkerAfter a whirlwind wedding in Venice, Amy discovered that her brand-new husband had married her to gain a priceless old ring! Fleeing Italy, Amy never told anyone of her marriage to ruthless billionaire Vincenzo Ravenelli.Four years later, while Amy knew she'd never really love another man as she loved Vincenzo, she needed to be free of the past. The time had come to return to Venice and confront her secret bridegroom....
Her Secret, His Child (A Little Secret)
by Tara Taylor QuinnA LITTLE SECRETMother and DaughterJamie Archer loves her four-year-old daughter, Ashley, more than anything in this world. But Jamie has a past she's ashamed of, a past she needs to keep hidden. So she's created an entirely new life for herself and Ashley-a life that's threatened when Kyle Radcliff reappears.Father and ChildKyle doesn't immediately realize who she is, but Jamie recognizes him right away. He's Ashley's father. Even though he doesn't know it….A Family Now?For Ashley's sake, for all their sakes, Jamie has to tell him the truth-something that seems to become harder every day. Because she's falling in love with him. For the second time....
Her Secret Life
by Gwynne ForsterBy day, she's Jacqueline Ann Parkton, Ph.D. But come nightfall, she lets her hair down...The patrons of the swanky gentleman's club Allegory, Inc. know her as Jackie Parks, the chestnut-brown beauty with legs up to there, who serves them drinks with a wink and a sultry smile. Business mogul Warren Holcomb has taken a particular interest in Jackie-though she's not exactly the type of woman you'd take home to mama.Or is she? As Warren is about to find out, things aren't always what they seem. Will Jacqueline's charades put an end to their hot new romance-or will the truth set them free?
Her Secret Santa
by Jill ShalvisA Very Naughty Holiday! Playing Sexy Games…at Christmas!At Christmastime, arson investigator Ally Dauer runs the toy drive. A job made all the moreinteresting now that sexy firefighter Eddie Weston has volunteered to bring over presentsfrom the firehouse. Except each box he brings includes a special gift, addressed to Ally,on top of the pile. Eddie swears the gifts aren't from him. Too bad, because these arevery special toys—for adults only!Ally and Eddie start their own investigation to find Ally's secret Santa. And what betterway to begin than trying out the toys—on each other! It could be they'll never find outwho the merry holiday prankster is. But does it matter, when they're having the hottestChristmas ever? Originally published in 2009.
Her Secret Treasure
by Cindi MyersTV reporter Sandra Newman likes things her way.And having sexy professor Adam Carroway between the sheets is no exception. Sure, she may have walked away from their hot fling once. But if she's spending her summer filming his shipwreck excavation, she intends to have him...again and again. Fortunately, Adam is more than willing and it's full steam ahead in her bed...in his bed...on the beach.... In fact, there's something about this island that taps in to their deepest desires. Sex has never been hotter! When the last bit of treasure surfaces, however, will she stick to their agreement and walk away?
Her Sexiest Surprise
by Dawn AtkinsAll Chloe Baxter wants for her birthday is one kiss from hottie Riley Connelly. She gets that and more. That one kiss leads to the most amazing one-night stand of her life. Sex with Riley is beyond spectacular. But when morning comes, she's resigned to returning to real life. Except that for Chloe, real life has gotten complicated.Her big job promotion has landed her in the middle of Riley's undercover investigation. Worse, he wants her to spy on her employers. Can she betray the people she cares about for a man she can't keep her hands off? And if survival means choosing between her head and her heart, Chloe's not sure which one will hurt worse if she loses it....
Her Sexy Vegas Cowboy
by Ali OlsonSin in a Stetson... For most women, going to a friend's bachelorette party in Vegas is the ultimate gals' weekend. Jessica Gainey is not most women. She's an introverted worrywart, and the Sunset Strip is not her idea of a good time. But it's rodeo weekend, and the town is crawling with seriously hot cowboys...none more wickedly sexy than Aaron Weathers. He's Texas. She's New York. Still, Jessica can't stop fantasizing about that ripped cowboy bod. So for one weekend, she throws caution to the wind to be a wild and daring version of herself before returning to a life where men can't be trusted and love is a four-letter word. Except that in Vegas, even the greatest odds can have unbelievable-and thoroughly satisfying-payouts!
Her Shock Pregnancy Secret
by Penny JordanRe-read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author PennyJordan, originally published as Potential Danger in 1988On holiday in Yorkshire with her daughter, London schoolteacher Kate Seton is shockedto see Silas Edwards. She didn't expect to see the father of her child again, but now he'srunning a project on a nearby estate there's no escaping his molten gaze. But Kate can't tell him the truth about the secret she carried, nor why she had lefthim suddenly eleven years before. Because surely after all this time she can't dare to dream that their youthful romancemight get a second chance…
Her Silhouette, Drawn in Water
by Vylar KaftanNebula Award-winning author Vylar Kaftan weaves a dark tale of loss, regret, love, and revenge in the novella, Her Silhouette, Drawn in Water."Tense and gripping."—Ann Leckie"A moving tribute to the power within us all."—Nancy KressAll Bee has ever known is darkness.She doesn’t remember the crime she committed that landed her in the cold, twisting caverns of the prison planet Colel-Cab with only fellow prisoner Chela for company. Chela says that they’re telepaths and mass-murderers; that they belong here, too dangerous to ever be free. Bee has no reason to doubt her—until she hears the voice of another telepath, one who has answers, and can open her eyes to an entirely different truth.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Her Sister's Child
by Lilian DarcyTHE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT...Still reeling from learning her late sister had borne a child, lawyer Meg Jonas prepared to confront her niece's father with a custody suit. But Adam Callahan had a bombshell, too-news even more shocking than Meg's own inexplicable attraction to the dashing doctor she'd meant to despise....Adam had no intention of losing his beloved daughter to anyone-or anything. Desperate to save little Amy, he turned to the one woman who could help. Adam realized it might be dangerous to let Meg into his and Amy's lives-yet it was far more dangerous not to....
Her Sky Cowboy: The Glorious Victorious Darcys
by Beth CiottaAmelia Darcy has no interest in marrying well. Her heart belongs to the sky and the dirigibles of brass and steel that swoop over Victorian England. But when her father, an eccentric inventor, dies, the Darcy siblings are left with scrap metal—and not a penny to their names. Their only hope to save the family name and fortune is to embark on a contest to discover an invention of historical importance in honor of Queen Victoria. Armed with only her father’s stories of a forgotten da Vinci workshop, a mechanically enhanced falcon, and an Italian cook, Amelia takes flight for Florence, Italy. But her quest is altered when her kitecycle crashes into the air ship of ex–Air Marshal—and scandalous dime novel hero—Tucker Gentry. Challenged by political unrest, a devious sky pirate, and their own sizzling attraction, Amelia and Tuck are dragged into an international conspiracy that could change the course of history…again. .
Her Small-Town Refuge: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Jennifer SlatteryTo secure the future she&’s been wishing for, she must earn her boss&’s trust. Escaping to the Texas Hill Country with her daughter for a vet tech internship is Stephanie Thornton&’s chance at a safer life. But when medicine goes missing from Caden Stoughton&’s struggling vet clinic, all evidence points to Stephanie. With the new life she&’s been searching for hanging in the balance, Stephanie must convince Caden to trust her with his business…and his heart.From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Her Smoke Rose Up Forever
by James Tiptree Jr.A collection of some of the major short fiction from one of Science Fiction's acknowledged champions.
Her Smoke Rose Up Forever (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
by James Tiptree Jr.For a decade Alice Sheldon produced an extraordinary body of work under the pseudonym James Tiptree Jr, until her identity was exposed in 1977. Her Smoke Rose Up Forever presents the finest of these stories and contains the Nebula Award-winning ' Love Is the Plan, the Plan Is Death', Hugo Award-winning novella 'The Girl Who Was Plugged In', 'Houston, Houston, Do You Read?' - winner of both the Hugo and Nebula - and of course the story for which she is best known: 'The Women Men Don't See'.This is a true masterwork - an overview of one of SF true greats at the very height of her powers.
Her Sweetest Downfall: A New Adult Paranormal Romance Novella (The Forever Girl Novellas #1)
by Rebecca HamiltonShe’s marked for a life she doesn’t want. He’s tasked to make her comply.Ophelia's been successful at hiding her true identity, until the mark of the serpent appears on her neck—a death sentence, should it be seen by anyone in her town. Hiding the mark might save her from falling victim to the witch hunts of her era, but the scorching sensation it carries can’t be ignored.When the mysterious Ethan is sent to collect her for a life of something more, she learns concealing the mark is the least of her worries. She’s destined to don a new mask—to join a dark, supernatural world and protect the future of people she may never meet.What she doesn’t know—what she learns too late—is that her initiation won’t be complete until she kills the man she loves.If you like intriguing female characters, edgy paranormal romances, and unique vampire lore, then you’ll love Her Sweetest Downfall, a prequel novella to the Forever Girl series.Scroll up and one click to start reading this short vampire romance today!
Her Texas Hero
by Marie FerrarellaCowboy to the rescueA Baby on the Ranch When Kasey Stonestreet's husband walked out on her and their newborn son, her best friend, Eli Rodriguez, took them in at his Forever, Texas, ranch without hesitation. Eli has secretly loved Kasey since they were kids. Now the woman of his dreams and the family he always wanted are in his reach. But if he reveals his true feelings, will he risk their friendship and lose Kasey forever?The Cowboy and the Baby When the father of her baby bails, Devon Bennett finds herself in a difficult position. As in "giving birth in a truck on the side of a road" difficult. Until Deputy Cody McCullough rides in to save the day. Trusting the cowboy lawman doesn&’t come easily. But Cody will do whatever it takes to make Devon feel safe again…and to see that her heart finally has a home.USA TODAY Bestselling Author Marie Ferrarella 2 Heartfelt StoriesA Baby on the Ranch and The Cowboy and the Baby
Her Texas Rebel
by LeAnne BristowHe left so fast, she never got a chance... He abandoned her when she needed him most, just as she'd discovered she was pregnant. And now, ten years later, struggling single mother Sabrina Davis has come home in search of refuge for her at-risk son. Except Tony Montoya, now a cop, has also returned to Salt Creek, Texas. Recovering from being shot in the line of duty, Tony plans to use this time in his hometown to make amends for the trouble he caused as a youth. Amends for breaking Sabrina's heart. But trouble seems to follow the police officer no matter where he goes, and he doesn't want to hurt the woman he never stopped loving...or the son he's just found.
Her Torrid Temporary Marriage
by Sara OrwigONE RED-HOT HUSBANDMattie Ryan had no illusions about her temporary husband. Long, lean, darkly compelling-Josh Brand was every woman's fantasy. And everyone in Texas cattle country was gonna wonder why in blue blazes he'd marry his gawky cowpoke neighbor! Well, Josh needed a mom for his baby, and Mattie needed-well, Mattie needed a man!The arrangement had seemed simple: a one-year, no-love-involved commitment. But Mattie, in all her experience, did the unthinkable: She'd fallen for her husband. Worse, she welcomed Josh's steamy stares, sizzling caresses and words of seduction. And now the last thing Mattie wanted was for her torrid temporary marriage to end....